News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The Avicena Group says it has secured a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office to 'use of creatine or creatine compounds for skin preservation,' in response to the US FDA's proposed ban on the skin whitening ingredient hydroquinine.
The market for Halal cosmetics is growing on a global basis, but nowhere is this trend more pronounced than in the Middle East, where conscientious consumers are specifically searching out Halal endorsed products.
Givaudan has gone to new lengths to consolidate its lead within the fragrance industry, with the announcement of a joint venture with ChemCom to create a new company that will 'focus on the discovery and delivery of innovative fragrance ingredients'.
Cosmetic Valley, the umbrella organisation that represents personal care businesses in Chartres and the surrounding region, south-west of Paris, says it has helped secure funding for three research and development projects.